The first period of the game was goalless, with the Capitals taking seven shots to the Golden Knights' none. The Washington Capitals clutching 2018 Stanley Cup Trophy ( Source : youtube )īesides, the Capitals secured their championship victory in Game 5 with a 4-3 win over the Golden Knights. The series spanned from May 28 to June 7, with the Golden Knights holding home-ice advantage due to their 109-point regular season performance, compared to the Capitals' 105-point record in the Metropolitan Division. It resulted in a four-game victory for the Capitals and their first championship win in their 44-year history.

The 2018 Stanley Cup Finals showcased the Washington Capitals' dominance over the Golden Knights. The game was marked by one of the more bizarre Cup-clinching goals in league history, and the win made the Penguins the first team to win back-to-back titles in the salary-cap era. In a controversial Game 6, the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Nashville Predators 2-0, ultimately securing their second straight championship. The series began on May 29 and concluded on June 11, with the Penguins making their second consecutive appearance in the Finals. The Penguins enjoyed home-ice advantage throughout the series, scoring 111 points during the regular season. Penguins won the Stanley Cup trophy on June 11, 2017, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville ( Source : twitter ) Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was named the most valuable player of the playoffs, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy for the second year. The series saw the Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the Nashville Predators four games to two, ultimately securing their second consecutive championship win. The 2017 Stanley Cup Finals culminated in the 2017 Cup playoffs and the NHL's 2016-17 season championship series.

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